• Next week is Second Sunday, when we take a few minutes to welcome new members and make new friends after worship.

• Divorce Care begins August 18. This weekly support group is designed to aid in healing from divorce or separation. Learn more at fpco.org/events.

• Small Group sign ups are open until August 22. Sign up now at fpco.org/community.

• Summer Serve Day will be August 27 and registration is now open! Pick your project at ourserveday.com.

• For the Life of the World, our Fall sermon series and study, is coming September 11. Find out how to participate at fpco.org/fallstudy.

• Donate School Supplies - Every Sunday in August, we're collecting school supplies for our mission partners on Mercy Drive. See back panel for details.

just in case

For our 9:45 Genesis worshipers who are getting to know the Sanctuary: the best way to reach restrooms during the service is to go to the Narthex (entry doors for the Sanc- tuary on Church Street). There is one restroom available in the Narthex, and more in Allen Hall, adjacent to our Sanctuary; our ushers can direct you. We ask you enter and exit through the back of the room to minimize distractions in worship.

recycle your bulletin

8:15am & 9:45am worshipers can help the church be better stewards of our resources and environment. If you do not want to keep this extremely handy bulletin, just hand it to one of our ushers as you leave. The bulletins are reused for the 11:00am worship service, and recycled on Monday morning.

AUGUST 7, 2016

congregational care

As a caring body of believers, please remember in your prayers those who have recently been hospitalized or are recuperating at home: Michael Ashington-Pickett and Leon Handley.

Our sympathy to Jeff and Joanne Fleming on the death of his mother, Opal Fleming, July 25. Mrs. Fleming was the grandmother of Christopher, Stephen, and Paul Fleming.

Claire Heins on the death of her husband, Jerome Heins, July 28.

The family and friends of Ruth Anna Peral who died July 30 at 100 years old.

Loni and Matt Hurbanis on the death of her father, Richard Ledbetter, July 31. Mr. Ledbetter was the grandfather of Peyton, Mandy and Luje Hurbanis.

Tip and Eric Bartels on the death of her grandfather, Curt Steinburger, August 1. Mr. Steinberger was the great-grandfather of Emory, Chase, and Sarah Bartels.

To be added to our prayer list call the Pastoral Care office at 407.423.3441 x1455, or submit an online prayer request at fpco.org/prayerrequest.

PARTICIPATION

IN GIVING

39.1%

JULY 2016

generosity

Stewardship Report as of July 31, 2016. Thank you for your faithful generosity.

Because we believe participation (and not a dollar amount) is key in our giving, we are now reporting our church’s giving participation percentage weekly. ö

Our financial numbers will appear on a monthly basis for continued transparency in budgeting.

Give easily and securely online from your smartphone at fpco.org/mobile.

At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader will say, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation is invited to respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Message

Communion Invitation to the Table Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread Serving of the Cup

Help for the Journey

Assistingin Worship: Bret Allen and Wil Brown.

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NOTES

TRADITIONA

The growth of hymn singing and the publishing of hymnals grew during religious persecution during the last half of the 15th century and on into the 16th. The hymns provided a source of strength and encouragement, even as they do today. Johann Schüűtz, was an attorney who grew up in the Lutheran church

but later became a Separatist. Our opening hymn was written by Schűűütz and was first published in 1566. Note the first two phrases are identical. Each begins on the key note and rises a full octave before descending to the starting note. The text matches the ascending melody. In verse one, the starting note begins with Sing. The high point of the melody has the text God who reigns. The pattern repeats in the second phrase. The third phrase begins on the high note with strength of tune and text and descends to the end, with each verse ending in the identical tune and text. The best hymns have the tune and text wed, each part reflecting the other. The hymn is a melodic painting of the text. Like Psalm 121, our psalm for this Sunday, the hymn underscores God’s great provision and care of His

people.

- Dr. Dan Sharp

(Please silence all phones and electronic devices.)

GATHERING

Prelude

peter hurford

Excerpts from Laudate Dominum

Welcome

Call to Worship

will james

Sing and Rejoice

*Processional Hymn of Praise

no.56

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Mit Freuden Zart

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*Ascription of Praise

Organ Praise

timothy albrecht

Fanfare on Bryn Calfaria

Pastoral Report

*Passing of the Peace

Call to Prayer

taizé

O Lord Hear My Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings *Glory Be to the Father *Prayer of Commitment

no.734

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Anthem of Help

allen pote

I Lift Up Mine Eyes

Summer Choir

Brittni Autry, flute and Sara Hietala, clarinet

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

Prayer for Illumination *Scripture Reading

Rev. Jack Peebles Psalm 121

pew bible p. 440

At the conclusion of our Scripture reading, the leader will say, “This is the word of the Lord.” The congregation is invited to respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Message

Help for the Journey

Communion Invitation to the Table Prayer of Consecration Words of Institution Serving of the Bread

This morning, we welcome our Evangelical Presbyterian Church family to Orlando. Please give them a warm welcome when you see them! The EPC has several open staff positions to fill in the coming weeks. If you'd like more information on those job opportunities, visit the table in the Grand Hall this morning after worship.